ROI COLLEAGUE BENEFITS COLLECTION
CIS COLLEAGUE BENEFITS
HSF
HSF
BABY
COLLEAGUE
HSF HEALTH CASH PLAN
What is it?
HSF Health cash plans are an easy and affordable way to spread the cost of your everyday healthcare. HSF health plan is a great complement to Private Medical Insurance or is a low cost alternative to traditional health insurance.
You can sign up to the HSF Plan through wage deduction
Dental check-ups and treatment, sight tests, glasses, contact lenses - the cost of your family’s day to day health can add up to a large annual bill!
Getting Cash Back with HSF health plan could be a great benefit to your household budget as well as your family’s health.
The HSF health plan Family scheme covers you, your spouse/partner and any dependent children (up to age 21) and One Scheme plans cover yourself only.
Our plans offer you and your family’s benefits including:
f Dental (including cosmetic dentistry).
f Optical (including glasses, contact lenses and eye laser treatment).
f GP & Prescriptions.
f GP Advice Line.
f Stress Counselling, Medical Information & Legal Helplines.
f Birth and Adoption Grants.
f Payments if off work from injury (up to 52 weeks after 30 days).
f Practitioners (including physiotherapy & chiropractic).
f Wellbeing & Alternative Treatments (including chiropody).
f Private Consultations.
f Private Medical Tests (including travel and other vaccinations).
f Hospital overnight and day case grants.
f Partner and children* covered at no extra cost.
f Premiums are not age or claimrelated.
Contact details For more information call HSF health plan on 0818 473 473 or email info@hsf.ie
HSF ASSIST COLLEAGUE PROGRAMME
What is it?
HSF Assist provides you with unlimited access to a variety of assistance helplines and services free of charge.
You can use any part of the HSF Assist service as many times as you need. There is no pre-existing rule applicable to HSF Assist including the face-to-face counselling.
Contact Details
To access the services of HSF Assist, simply call 1800 475 574.
GP Advice Line - step by step guide
HSF Assist Services are provided by HealthHero Service User
Calls HSF Assist GP Advice Line.
Please note: Tell the operator you are with HSF Assist.
HSF Assist operator
Our team of experienced call operators will receive your call and take your details. The operator will arrange a time for the GP to call or, if it is a virtual consultation via webcam, will send a link to access the service at the appropriate time.
GP Consultation
The GP will call and consult over the phone or via the web. If required, they will prescribe a course of medication which can be sent to your local pharmacy.
Please note, the GP may call from a withheld number.
Private Prescription Service
The GP will send the prescription to the nearest requested pharmacy. In most circumstances, the service user will be able to collect their medication after 2 hours.
Medication
Service user collects and pays for required prescribed medication.
Please note, although the aim is for counsellors to always pick up the call, during unexpected high call volumes, the call will be forwarded to our service centre and arrangements will be made for a counsellor to call you back.
Counselling Service - step by step guide
HSF Assist Services are provided by HealthHero Service User
Call HSF Assist and select option 2 for the Counselling Service.
Please note: Tell the operator you are with HSF Assist.
The call will be answered by a counsellor. They will provide immediate emotional support and/or pass the call to our legal, life management or debt team for specialist information and advice. Where the counsellor believes you would benefit from more structured support, they will conduct a brief clinical assessment and discuss the best options for you.
Structured Counselling:
The counsellor will contact you within two days and the first session will be offered within 5 days thereafter. Up to 6 sessions, delivered locally, face to face, or, if preferred, via the telephone or video conference via your phone or tablet.
Guided
Self-Help:
Computerised
modules specific to your needs (e.g. sleep/ depression/anxiety).
Up to 6 telephone sessions with your assigned Mental Health therapist.
Access to the App for 12 months.
Support Sessions with signposting to alternative services:
Where it is diagnosed you would benefit from longer-term support –Signposting to own GP, local Mental Health Services with state and private options, outlining assessment and recommendations. Support sessions ahead of commencement of therapy.
Call charges
HSF Assist calls are made to a freephone 1800 number.
Mobile call charges may vary, depending on your telephone service provider and your call plan
Calls made from outside Ireland.
To access the service from outside Ireland, please use the international dialling number.
+44 203 858 9088
Charges will be the standard international rate.
CYCLE SCHEME
What is the Cycle to Work benefit?
The Cycle to Work initiative gives you the opportunity to sacrifice part of your salary in return for one bicycle and/ or selected safety equipment up to the value of €1,250 for pedal bicycles & accessories or up to €1,500 for ebikes & accessories, which should be used primarily for part or all journeys to/from work and/or between work locations.
The purpose of the scheme is to encourage more colleagues to cycle to and from work, or between workplaces, thereby contributing to lowering carbon emissions, reducing traffic congestion, and improving health and fitness levels.
What can I get?
In addition to the purchase of 1 bicycle the following safety equipment (only) also qualifies:
f Cycle helmets which conform to European Standard EN 1078
f Bells and bulb horns.
f Lights, including dynamo packs.
f Mirrors and mudguards.
f Cycle clips and dress guards.
f Panniers, luggage carriers and straps to allow luggage to be safely carried.
f Locks and chains to ensure the cycle can be safely secured.
f Pumps, puncture repair kits, cycle tool kits and tyre sealant to allow for minor repairs.
f Reflective clothing along with front reflectors and spoke reflectors.
How do I apply?
Please contact payroll@cis-security.co.uk requesting some more information in regards to the scheme.
How does it work?
Under the scheme you don’t pay Income Tax, PRSI or Universal Social Charge on the price of the bicycle and/or safety equipment so you can save up to 52% depending on your marginal tax rate on the retail price.
To take part in the Cycle to Work scheme you will need to agree to reduce (sacrifice) an agreed amount of your salary for a set amount of time in return for a bicycle and/or selected safety equipment up to the value of €1,250 for pedal bicycles & accessories or up to €1,500 for ebikes & accessories.
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for the Cycle to Work scheme once every 4 years.
BABY BOX
What is it?
Here at CIS we get very excited with news of baby births! We provide a ‘welcome to this world’ gift for all new arrivals, send directly to the home address of the new parents.
Contact Details
Email payroll@cis-security.co.uk and inform the payroll team of the date that your baby was born. Please ensure your direct line manager is also copied on the communication.
COLLEAGUE OF THE MONTH
What is it?
The Colleague of the Month award is given to CIS colleagues who have gone the extra mile and above and beyond their normal duties.
This monetary reward of €60 is paid to colleagues, upon successful nomination from their direct line manager.
RECRUITMENT BONUS
What is it?
Recommending someone to CIS pays off!
CIS are continuously recruiting, and we want you to help out and be part of it! We offer you the chance to receive €300 if you recommend someone and if they get offered a position and pass their probation period.
This is simple to do; tell everyone you know about CIS Security, get them to apply online (via our company website) for a vacancy they are interested in and suitable for and when applying please ensure they select ‘CIS Security Colleagues’ as where they heard about the vacancy.
If they are then offered a position with CIS we will send them a form to state the colleague who recommended them, if they then pass their probation period, we will process the rest and pay you the colleague recruitment bonus.
Contact Details
Please email recruitment@cis-security.co.uk for more information.
BIRTHDAY AND WEDDING BONUS
What is it?
Birthday bonuses are given to CIS colleagues in recognition of significant birthday milestones reached being 30, 40, 50 and 60 years old. A monetary award is paid to the relevant colleague along with a personalised e-card.
The bonus will automatically be paid within the month of the relevant birthday – please note, this benefit is effective as of August 2023 and no backdating is available.
Contact Details
Please contact Evi Garoufi-London at evi.garoufi@cis-security.co.uk for further information.
What is it?
Wedding gift bonuses are given to CIS colleagues when we receive news of their wedding day.
The €100 bonus will automatically be paid within the month of the relevant event – please note, this benefit is effective as of August 2023 and no backdating is available.
Contact Details
Please contact Evi Garoufi-London at evi.garoufi@cis-security.co.uk for further information.
RETIREMENT BONUS
What is it?
Retirement bonuses are given to CIS colleagues in recognition of their employment with CIS up to their chosen retirement time.
Colleagues with up to 10 years of continuous service with CIS will receive a €250 gross payment and colleagues with over 10 years of service with CIS will receive a €500 gross payment with their final pay packet (*T&C’s apply).
Furthermore, a Company gift and a card will be sent to the colleague’s home address to congratulate them on their retirement.
The bonus will be paid within the final month of employment with CIS and upon communication from the site manager.
*Please note, this benefit is effective as of November 2023 and no backdating is available. Continuous service date is exclusively in relation to the colleague’s start date with CIS and not under TUPE continuous start date.*
Please contact payroll at payroll@cis-security.co.uk for further information.
BLOW YOUR OWN TRUMPET
Blow Your Own Trumpet is very simple, here at CIS we like to acknowledge great stories and hard work. Working in CIS means being part of a close-knit community. Share your stories and meaningful moments with us - be it a hobby, a talent, a special occasion, anything you’re proud of! You’ll get a €50-voucher to be spent in any high-street shop. We are all ears!
*Please note, continuous service date is exclusively in relation to the colleague’s start date with CIS and not under TUPE continuous start date.*
Contact Details
Please contact communication at communication@cis-security.co.uk for further information.
LONG SERVICE AWARDS
What is it?
Long service awards are given to colleagues that have show amazing dedication and hard work during the years of being with CIS. Awards are first presented to colleagues once they have achieved 10 full years of employment, they are then awarded for every 5 years after.
Contact Details
Please contact payroll at payroll@cis-security.co.uk for further information.
CIS ANNUAL AWARDS
What is it?
CIS Annual Awards Ceremony takes place each year to recognise the efforts of our colleagues for their hard work, going above and beyond.
If you are shortlisted you’ll receive an invite to the awards and the winners are given a team or individual gift, depending on which category they’ve won.
Contact Details
Please contact payroll at payroll@cis-security.co.uk for further information.